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Re: McCain Sings Babs Classics

Mike Turner — Mon, 12 Feb 2007 02:00:00 -0000

Ouch. But his point is WELL made. Yep, she's pretty reviled at this point.

Re: McCain Sings Babs Classics

Mike Turner — Mon, 12 Feb 2007 11:10:01 -0000

Ouch. But his point is WELL made. Yep, she's pretty reviled at this point.

Re: Salt

Mike Turner — Mon, 12 Feb 2007 11:34:15 -0000

Hmm.. Very thought provoking... I'm going to stew on this one for a while. I'm spiritually/mentally stimulated by this one!

Re: Cheesecake Open Thread

Mike Turner — Fri, 09 Mar 2007 02:00:00 -0000

You lost 70 lbs?????? WOW! I've recently lost 15 and feel like a real winner, but you deserve the crown! Great job Randy!

Re: Cheesecake Open Thread

Mike Turner — Fri, 09 Mar 2007 08:26:27 -0000

You lost 70 lbs?????? WOW! I've recently lost 15 and feel like a real winner, but you deserve the crown! Great job Randy!

Re: My New Best Friend - Hillary Clinton

Mike Turner — Mon, 12 Mar 2007 03:00:00 -0000

Oh, and I like your new Shamrock-scape blog.

Re: My New Best Friend - Hillary Clinton

Mike Turner — Mon, 12 Mar 2007 15:01:07 -0000

Those Clintons creep me out. I know that's a simple statement, but SOOO many feelings of disquiet stir whenever I hear or read about the Clintons. Sorry... just felt I had to comment.

Thanks for sharing, Randy. As usual, your post is right on the money with how I feel. Thanks for everything you do!

P.S. I am going to try really hard to get to the Revolution conference in Southern California. Can't wait to waive at you in person... from the crowd. :)

Re: My New Best Friend - Hillary Clinton

Mike Turner — Mon, 12 Mar 2007 15:03:06 -0000

Oh, and I like your new Shamrock-scape blog.

Re: My New Best Friend - Hillary Clinton

Mike Turner — Wed, 14 Mar 2007 03:00:00 -0000

:) Ok Randy, I'll mind my thoughts on Hillary. I wouldn't want to disrespect you by ranting about a politician! ;-) No matter WHAT type of altered state of consciousness you may be in (sleep deprived, hyper-caffeinated or other).
It'd be an honor to meet you. Thanks Randy.

Re: My New Best Friend - Hillary Clinton

Mike Turner — Wed, 14 Mar 2007 11:08:34 -0000

Re: Common Sense Prevails In Brazil

Mike Turner — Thu, 15 Mar 2007 03:00:00 -0000

WHEW!!!

Re: Common Sense Prevails In Brazil

Mike Turner — Thu, 15 Mar 2007 10:22:35 -0000

WHEW!!!

Re: PhotoFriday Theme - Heat

Mike Turner — Fri, 16 Mar 2007 03:00:00 -0000

Wow... even just looking at the center of the photo too long starts to hurt my eyes... just a little.
The sun sure is pow'rful bright!

Re: PhotoFriday Theme - Heat

Mike Turner — Fri, 16 Mar 2007 12:32:16 -0000

Wow... even just looking at the center of the photo too long starts to hurt my eyes... just a little.

The sun sure is pow'rful bright!

Re: Commenting Change

Mike Turner — Fri, 06 Apr 2007 10:01:00 -0000

Thanks for the tip/update, Randy! I'm all setup now for TypeKey!

Re: War Against Whining - Will It Ever End?

Mike Turner — Mon, 03 Mar 2008 12:59:29 -0000

My 10 things I'm grateful for:

1) No addiction to ANY television show... or TV at all for that matter! (Stuff it, American Idol!)
2) My wife is pregnant with our 4th child, and we've never had to deal with a miscarriage. Every pregnancy has been successful and healthy, although the wifey sure has a tough time with nausea.
3) Great health benefits (ref #2)
4) Wonderful work environment.
5) I belong to a great church body of believers.
6) No car problems.
7) The Grace of God despite life circumstances.
8) I love my iPod.
9) I have the privilege of going to the gym to blow off steam and feel healthy a few times a week.
10) I am healthy and physically capable.

Re: War Against Whining - Will It Ever End?

Mike Turner — Mon, 03 Mar 2008 20:28:06 -0000

Dang!

Re: War Against Whining - Will It Ever End?

Mike Turner — Mon, 03 Mar 2008 22:59:29 -0000

My 10 things I'm grateful for:
1) No addiction to ANY television show... or TV at all for that matter! (Stuff it, American Idol!)
2) My wife is pregnant with our 4th child, and we've never had to deal with a miscarriage. Every pregnancy has been successful and healthy, although the wifey sure has a tough time with nausea.
3) Great health benefits (ref #2)
4) Wonderful work environment.
5) I belong to a great church body of believers.
6) No car problems.
7) The Grace of God despite life circumstances.
8) I love my iPod.
9) I have the privilege of going to the gym to blow off steam and feel healthy a few times a week.
10) I am healthy and physically capable.

Re: War Against Whining - Will It Ever End?

Mike Turner — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 06:28:06 -0000

Dang!

Re: Christian Photographer Fined for Refusing Gay Wedding

Mike Turner — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 15:26:22 -0000

That's outrageous! That ruling basically says that a state bill has the authority to overrule a constitutional right.

I'd say this kind of thing needs greater legal discourse and interpretation.

Re: Christian Photographer Fined for Refusing Gay Wedding

Mike Turner — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 01:26:22 -0000

That's outrageous! That ruling basically says that a state bill has the authority to overrule a constitutional right.
I'd say this kind of thing needs greater legal discourse and interpretation.

Re: Pondering Gay Marriage in California

Mike Turner — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 12:37:50 -0000

America has been, and is continuing to fail as a society based on sound moral judgement. All one needs to do is take a look at the Law Practices of today.

The truth is, we're living in a broken world, and these little 'legal victories' for social issues that are ultimately destructive are simply coded manifestations of that truth. America is not perfect, has never been perfect, and will continue to get worse. We seemed to have had a less evil time in history (as it relates to social behavior) but then, people had to carry guns on a regular basis, too.

The gay marriage issue is but one item on America's list of national sins.

HOWEVER....

God promises many things to those who obey him. For those of us who struggle with SSA, we can rest in the fact that although the feelings are intense, we know we're in a place of blessing by simply obeying God. We don't have to explain ourselves to the world, but we will ALL have to give an account before the throne of Judgement! I'm going to take the long-term approach and do my best to obey God now so that I'm not having to pay for it in the end. It's just not worth it. This goes for ALL the issues, too!

Re: Pondering Gay Marriage in California

Mike Turner — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 22:37:50 -0000

America has been, and is continuing to fail as a society based on sound moral judgement. All one needs to do is take a look at the Law Practices of today.
The truth is, we're living in a broken world, and these little 'legal victories' for social issues that are ultimately destructive are simply coded manifestations of that truth. America is not perfect, has never been perfect, and will continue to get worse. We seemed to have had a less evil time in history (as it relates to social behavior) but then, people had to carry guns on a regular basis, too.
The gay marriage issue is but one item on America's list of national sins.
HOWEVER....
God promises many things to those who obey him. For those of us who struggle with SSA, we can rest in the fact that although the feelings are intense, we know we're in a place of blessing by simply obeying God. We don't have to explain ourselves to the world, but we will ALL have to give an account before the throne of Judgement! I'm going to take the long-term approach and do my best to obey God now so that I'm not having to pay for it in the end. It's just not worth it. This goes for ALL the issues, too!

Re: Face to Face with Wayne Besen

Mike Turner — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 14:13:12 -0000

Wooooww!!! The most frustrating thing about trying to have a conversation with someone who disagrees is when they are nothing less than hell-bent on starting a fight.

If Christians, Jews, and Muslims would all just agree to respectfully discuss the issues till the end of time, INSTEAD OF FIGHTING ABOUT IT, then I think the discussions would actually get somewhere.

Great job, Randy, for identifying the 'fight bait'. People who approach issues like that should never be given a platform, no matter WHAT their take is on the issue.

Another thought: A debate can either be like atonal music, or discord. But only one is actually music, able to be enjoyed by many.

Re: Face to Face with Wayne Besen

Mike Turner — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 17:58:19 -0000

Emily: Wow! Now that's what I call being closer to Atonal as opposed to having discord. I am humbled and thrilled by your response at the same time.

There's still hope! :)

Re: Face to Face with Wayne Besen

Mike Turner — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 00:13:12 -0000

Wooooww!!! The most frustrating thing about trying to have a conversation with someone who disagrees is when they are nothing less than hell-bent on starting a fight.
If Christians, Jews, and Muslims would all just agree to respectfully discuss the issues till the end of time, INSTEAD OF FIGHTING ABOUT IT, then I think the discussions would actually get somewhere.
Great job, Randy, for identifying the 'fight bait'. People who approach issues like that should never be given a platform, no matter WHAT their take is on the issue.
Another thought: A debate can either be like atonal music, or discord. But only one is actually music, able to be enjoyed by many.

Re: Face to Face with Wayne Besen

Mike Turner — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 03:58:19 -0000

Emily: Wow! Now that's what I call being closer to Atonal as opposed to having discord. I am humbled and thrilled by your response at the same time.
There's still hope! :)

Re: Reflections on July 4th 2008 - Apparently I am Progressive

Mike Turner — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 11:44:18 -0000

That's pretty funny AND cool. The point is, they identified with you at a deeper level than just political stance. I love how in the Gospels, Jesus blew everyone's minds... the every day folks and the leaders of the day. Even Pilate. He wasn't a firebrand for anything except God himself.

God refuses to be put in a box, and it's awesome when we get to share with Him in that dynamic!

Way to go, Randy.

Hey... why don't you come and speak at our church sometime?

Re: Reflections on July 4th 2008 - Apparently I am Progressive

Mike Turner — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 13:29:10 -0000

@Randy - Ok... but I just might do a running jump hug and tackle you when you get here. :-)

Re: Reflections on July 4th 2008 - Apparently I am Progressive

Mike Turner — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 21:44:18 -0000

That's pretty funny AND cool. The point is, they identified with you at a deeper level than just political stance. I love how in the Gospels, Jesus blew everyone's minds... the every day folks and the leaders of the day. Even Pilate. He wasn't a firebrand for anything except God himself.
God refuses to be put in a box, and it's awesome when we get to share with Him in that dynamic!
Way to go, Randy.
Hey... why don't you come and speak at our church sometime?

Re: Reflections on July 4th 2008 - Apparently I am Progressive

Mike Turner — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 22:44:36 -0000

@Randy - Uhm, yeah, that's the phrase I meant to use.. "It would be great to see you Randy."

(Note to self... inviting people to come to your church with promises of bodily assault, no matter how affectionate, might negate the invitation!)

See... I have self control. ;-p

Re: Reflections on July 4th 2008 - Apparently I am Progressive

Mike Turner — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 23:29:10 -0000

@Randy - Ok... but I just might do a running jump hug and tackle you when you get here. :-)

Re: Reflections on July 4th 2008 - Apparently I am Progressive

Mike Turner — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 00:15:43 -0000

Oh no u di-int! I'm all over that.

Re: Reflections on July 4th 2008 - Apparently I am Progressive

Mike Turner — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 08:44:36 -0000

@Randy - Uhm, yeah, that's the phrase I meant to use.. "It would be great to see you Randy."
(Note to self... inviting people to come to your church with promises of bodily assault, no matter how affectionate, might negate the invitation!)
See... I have self control. ;-p

Re: Reflections on July 4th 2008 - Apparently I am Progressive

Mike Turner — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 10:15:43 -0000

Oh no u di-int! I'm all over that.

Re: Belated Birthday Present

Mike Turner — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 11:12:46 -0000

LOL on the flameless part. That was pretty dang funny.

You could say you've traded in your flame for THE Flame (Holy Spirit). But... I digress.

Re: Belated Birthday Present

Mike Turner — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 21:12:46 -0000

LOL on the flameless part. That was pretty dang funny.
You could say you've traded in your flame for THE Flame (Holy Spirit). But... I digress.

Re: Reflections on July 4th 2008 - Apparently I am Progressive

Mike Turner — Sat, 12 Jul 2008 02:27:54 -0000

Oh good grief! ;-p

Re: Reflections on July 4th 2008 - Apparently I am Progressive

Mike Turner — Sat, 12 Jul 2008 12:27:54 -0000

Oh good grief! ;-p

Re: False Prophets Phelps Clan Become Bloggers

Mike Turner — Sun, 19 Oct 2008 01:17:50 -0000

I dunno... the comment in and of itself isn't beyond the character of God's judgement. Disease is definitely a trait of the fallen world we live in. But I would say that the "God-smack" comment could be substantiated when you take a look at Romans 1:25-27

They exchanged the truth of God for a lie and worshiped and served the creation rather than the Creator, who is blessed forever! Amen. For this reason God gave them over to dishonorable passions. For their women exchanged the natural sexual relations for unnatural ones, and likewise the men also abandoned natural relations with women and were inflamed in their passions for one another. Men committed shameless acts with men and received in themselves the due penalty for their error.

The end of that scripture gives the feeling that a real physical consequence erupted due to what was going on.

HOWEVER, I agree with Randy in that we serve a God whose heart is FOR his creation. He provided the way out... salvation through Jesus Christ. He's patient and loving... but He does let us reap the consequences of our disobedience... both individually and socially.

I'll admit, I know nothing of this Phelps person, though.

Re: More Marriage Musings

Mike Turner — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 21:18:38 -0000

And that would be because any culture based solely same-sex marriage would ultimately lead the population extinction. Seems like common sense to me.

Re: More Marriage Musings

Mike Turner — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 22:42:36 -0000

Ok, I see what you're saying now. Either way, I think it (homesexuality) has had lasting negative effects on every society that either embraced it or at least permitted it. It is, in what I can see from history, a culmination of the worship of self, and therefore a contributor to societal decline. I think we're on the same page.. but if not, just let me know.

Re: More Marriage Musings

Mike Turner — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 01:39:40 -0000

Negative effects of homosexuality... well, let's see, it steers folks from the strength & security that comes from a traditional family, and then things go down hill from there. It consequently goes from the individual to the society. Sexuality is then viewed as a "however you like it" type of thing, which causes a long chain of bondage to sexual gratification... but the acceptance of it into society makes it acceptable to everyone, and so you have an increasing number of folks who degrade the sanctity and natural purpose of sex. I'd just like to say that procreation is the practical purpose of sex, but not the only one. I could go on and on... but ANY kind of sex outside the bonds of marriage leads to bad stuff. Adultery, incest, bestiality, polygamy, pornography, etc... And why would someone get involved in such things? Because sex is a means by which two people share the most intimate physical connection anyone can have. It's addicting. It's meant to be addicting. But being drawn to sex and then satisfying it outside of heterosexual marriage leaves a dark spot... and while it's even a bit awkward for newlyweds, it's nothing compared to the guilt that almost always follows sex outside of heterosexual marraige.

Deep down, our hearts know it's meant for only one person of the opposite sex.

However, you're absolutely right in that it's just ONE of the culminations of self-worship. The moral issue of Prop 8 is homosexuality... but I could go on and on and on about the woes of immoral sexual behavior at large.

Re: More Marriage Musings

Mike Turner — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 02:51:52 -0000

Sorry to disappoint you Alex. When I have more time, I'll try to gather my thoughts better and give you a more compelling explanation. I was responding during a break, so had little time to 'put it together' so to speak.

I will say this, though... as a Christian, a central core belief is that we obey God, whether we fully understand something or not. We grow in our walk with God, and often have moments of "Oh! That's why you said to do it that way". I think it's rather burdensome do demand an entire thesis over every commandment before acting in obedience. In fact, it would be an insatiable process, with a lot of pain along the way. However, I do think it's important to gain a thorough understanding of scripture to know HOW to obey God, and further that understanding along the way. In the end, we serve a loving God who is also just. But, back to the loving part... he provided a means by which we can be in right-standing with him, no matter where we are at, or what we've done. He has my best interests in mind, calls me "son", and has an incredible wealth of promises. He is Love. The very definition of it. That's the God I seek to obey, even if I mess it up sometimes.

Re: National Protest Today - I Am Going To Draw

Mike Turner — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 21:35:04 -0000

Yeah, I'm pretty tired of the ranting, myself. On that note, I am going to go quell the fight/rebellion in the living room (3 boys 5 years and under)

Re: So… What Was Jail Like?

Mike Turner — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 00:39:58 -0000

Wow, that was really... touching, Randy. I can't imagine how hard it was to do that, but even how much harder it was to leave. Thanks for sharing, good buddy.

Re: Reflections on July 4th 2008 – Apparently I am Progressive

Mike Turner — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 21:44:18 -0000

That's pretty funny AND cool. The point is, they identified with you at a deeper level than just political stance. I love how in the Gospels, Jesus blew everyone's minds... the every day folks and the leaders of the day. Even Pilate. He wasn't a firebrand for anything except God himself.
God refuses to be put in a box, and it's awesome when we get to share with Him in that dynamic!
Way to go, Randy.
Hey... why don't you come and speak at our church sometime?

Re: Reflections on July 4th 2008 – Apparently I am Progressive

Mike Turner — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 23:29:10 -0000

@Randy - Ok... but I just might do a running jump hug and tackle you when you get here. :-)

Re: Reflections on July 4th 2008 – Apparently I am Progressive

Mike Turner — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 08:44:36 -0000

@Randy - Uhm, yeah, that's the phrase I meant to use.. "It would be great to see you Randy."
(Note to self... inviting people to come to your church with promises of bodily assault, no matter how affectionate, might negate the invitation!)
See... I have self control. ;-p

Re: Reflections on July 4th 2008 – Apparently I am Progressive

Mike Turner — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 10:15:43 -0000

Oh no u di-int! I'm all over that.

Re: Reflections on July 4th 2008 – Apparently I am Progressive

Mike Turner — Sat, 12 Jul 2008 12:27:54 -0000

Oh good grief! ;-p

Re: Big Hollywood (Conservative Blog) Defends Adam Lambert's Silence

Mike Turner — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 12:28:22 -0000

And who are the Right-wing fanatics, Chris? Could you clearly describe who that includes? Are fanatics bad? Or are they only bad when they disagree with you.

Chris... what you're saying about being hypocritical is a generalizing and judgmental statement. Doesn't leave a lot of room for tolerance and discussion (despite disagreement), now does it?

Thought: One need not be 'moderate' to have a civil discussion with someone they completely disagree with.

Re: Big Hollywood (Conservative Blog) Defends Adam Lambert's Silence

Mike Turner — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 12:51:11 -0000

Re: Big Hollywood (Conservative Blog) Defends Adam Lambert's Silence

Mike Turner — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 12:56:14 -0000

Hmm, I thought I did that, but oh well. I just re-did it. Maybe it will turn into a good conversation! :-) I always hope for that, anyway.